Russia sack Capello as national team coach

Russian’s Football Union (RFU) on Tuesday dismissed Fabio Capello as national team head coach, ending the Italian’s three years in charge after a string of disappointing results. “The Russian Football Union and the head coach of the national team, Fabio Capello, have mutually agreed to terminate his employment contract,” the union said in a statement. “The RFU sincerely thanks Capello for his work as the national team head coach and wishes him success in his future professional activity.” Capello, who is reported to be the highest-paid coach in international football took over the Russian team in 2012 and took them to the 2014 World Cup before being given a lucrative new contract to stay in the job.